Oral health formally included in global NCD and mental health declaration

2026-01-13

NEW YORK, US: At the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, member states adopted a landmark political declaration on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental

“Oral health needs to be presented as an integral part of everyday life, not as a separate issue”

2025-09-25

Dr Dympna Kavanagh is chief dental officer in Ireland’s Department of Health and chair of the Platform for Better Oral Health in Europe. A specialist

Spotlight on global advocacy: Special WHO oral health session at EuroPerio11

2025-05-09

VIENNA, Austria: Next week, a special session at EuroPerio11 will highlight recent global developments shaping the future of oral health policy. Set against the backdrop